1961 AC Ace vs. 1954 Austin A 70
To start off, 1961 AC Ace is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Ace (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 70 weights approximately 471 kg more than 1961 AC Ace.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1961 AC Ace (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1961 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1961 AC Ace | 1954 Austin A 70 | |
Make | AC | Austin |
Model | Ace | A 70 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1954 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 56 L |